A noteworthy tax loophole, particularly beneficial for those yet to attain Real Estate Professional Status, offers a strategic approach to potentially offsetting OR EVEN ELIMINATING the impact of high job-related taxes.At its core, this tax loophole revolves around discerning between passive and non-passive activities within the realm of rentals.

Don't make a bad deal just to get the deal.A discerning consumer doesn't always go with the cheapest product (or highest offer) if they have met you, trust you, believe you will close quickly and without headaches...they may take a few thousand less (or pay more if you were a contractor for example).

Some of the suppliers we have a relationship with in Europe, like Porcelanosa, make really high end stuff.I guess the idea of additional housing behind ADUs would imply that the most discerning customers wouldn't have much interest in them but we thought they would still be interested in them if the workmanship and finish is up to their standards, as guest houses or lake cabins or similar.

I'm also not an agent, so I don't have any discernible insights into the market itself.

Your now trying to resell and title company won't insure because of what you described. those are buyer beware sales.. they simply give you  a deed its up to you up front to discern  if there is any problems with title.  

Buyers are more discerning and are more likely to look at credentials and certifications.

Hi Wendell,  I'm still discerning whether real estate investing is "right" for us.  

Outwardly, there is not a discernible difference.Our longest term tenant receives Section 8 benefits, does not have an entitlement attitude, is not high maintenance, keeps her apartment clean and tidy, abides by the terms of the rental agreement, is a good neighbor and pays her portion of the rent on time.

You assume too much in your comment about how me and my team run our business based on us discerning that Grant's sales advice has been good for us.

most the time, people are pretty good, but sometimes you have to use discernment on crooks.